4 surviving letters between Gaius Claudius Marcellus and Marcus Tullius Cicero, spanning 47 BC.
“I was filled with the greatest joy when I heard that you had been elected consul.”
“That your son Marcellus has been elected consul, and that you have received the joy you wanted more than anything, gives me extraordinary pleasure.”
“Since the dearest wish of my heart has come true, I ask you for a favor that is very easy for you to grant, since I beli…”
“How great your concern for my honor was, and how you proved to be as consul in distinguishing and advancing me as you al…”